Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
I went to court on July 15 2009. My senteced was theft under $500 and PBJ. When applying for jobs, do I put down yes for a conviction or put no?
Asked on 10/26/09, 11:16 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
You may honestly answer "no," because Maryland law provides that pbj is not a conviction. Beware that employers inquire about criminal and serious traffic matters in about as many ways as there are employers. For instance, some ask whether an applicant has ever been arrested or charged.
Answered on 10/31/09, 11:41 am
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